Booth, of Newton, Porthcawl, and James, of Selston, Nottingham, were both given suspended jail sentences, Booth for nine months and James for 12 months. Both were ordered to pay #1,500 compensation to Mr Edwards and #350 costs. James was also ordered to pay #500 compensation to Mr Crole.

Judge William Gaskell told them, "Both of you were involved in a disgraceful incident, but because of the behaviour of Ian Edwards in striking Emma Booth and because of your excellent characters I will suspend the sentence."